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SAFETY IN THE HOME
      General Safety precautions
  • Make sure that there are working smoke detectors on every floor. 
  • Find a phone with large number pads and large speed-dial keys. 
  • Post emergency phone numbers in large print on or near the telephone. 
  • Be certain that there is adequate lighting throughout the house and install nightlights. 
  • Check that all electrical cords are free of frays. 
  • Be certain that no outlets or switches are unusually warm or hot to touch. 
  • Avoid polished floors that may be slippery and remove all non skid resistant rugs and runners. 
  • Put opaque tape on glass door and picture windows 
  • Use flame-retardant mattresses, pillows, and sheets and plan procedure for fire evacuation. 
  • Store all prescription and over the counter medications safely away and clearly labeled. 
  • Lock up valuables, important papers and documents and have system for safe mail retrieval. 
  • Be certain plumbing and utilities are working. 

      Living Area
  • Furnish with chairs/sofas that can safely get up/down. 
  • Adapt seating with additional firm cushions to raise seat. 
  • Provide auto raising lift chair to assist getting up when necessary. 
  • Be certain safe opening/closing of windows or key locked windows installed. 
  • Keep cords out from under carpeting and furniture and clear of walkways. 

      Kitchen
  • Maintain appliances in working order. 
  • Ascertain ability to manipulate sink faucets with hot water temperature settings reduced. 
  • Make sure electrical cords aren't dangling near water. 
  • Ascertain ability to reach dishes, pots, utensils, and outlets. 
  • Store sharp objects safely. 
  • Keep flammables away from the stove area. 

      Bedroom
  • Locate bedroom near bathroom or furnish bedside commode. 
  • Use night-lights to provide nighttime orientation. 
  • Ensure safe transfer in/out bed. 
  • Rent or purchase a hospital bed if needed. 
  • Supply bumpers or padding to surround bed if needed. 
  • Be certain that clothes in the closet/dresser are reachable. 

      Bathroom
  • Install grab rails in tub or shower. 
  • Provide a tub bench or tub chair for sitting in tub. 
  • Install hand held shower nozzle. 
  • Remove any scatter rugs and furnish bath mat and non-skid strips in tub. 
  • Replace glass shower doors with unbreakable plastic. 
  • Install grab bars, safety frame, and/or raised seat on or near toilet.
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